Opti-Minds Regional Competition

On Sunday a group of six Year 5 students and one Year 4 student entered Opti-Minds regional challenge. Our team was called the “Junior Intelli-bots”. We were given a topic about Artificial Intelligence and had seven weeks to plan and write a script about how we use AI with integrity.

Our presentation was set in the future in a family home. The family used an AI robot to look after the two children whilst the parents were out for the day. The children and the robot had problems to solve, sometimes the AI robot didn’t make the best decisions and the children had to think whether it was right to follow or come up with a new plan.

The team also competed in a spontaneous challenge. We were given 10 minutes to come up with a solution to a scenario.

We learnt how to work together, it was fun to work with Mrs Beveridge, be creative, make props out of recycled materials and perform in a 3 x 3 metre square. Ms Green also helped judge other groups on the day.

Our team received first place and will be competing in the Opti-Minds State Championships in October. We will be preparing for the next few weeks. Thank you to our coach Mrs Beveridge for her support.

Aadhya 5B